On 5/22/2003, driving my 97 jamboree motor home to oroville ca the right rear firestone lt225/75r16 r4s lost all the tread from around the tire. The briggs firestone dealer at 1600 feather river blvd. Oroville, ca replaced the tire at no cost citing mfg defect. On 5/31/2003, firestone tire & service center at 6102 sunrise mall, citrus heights, ca inspect the remaining tire and the manager on duty found one tire unsafe because the tread was beginning to separate. He replace the defective tire but required me to pay for the mounting and balancing. (invoice # 023264, dated 5/31/2003) on july 12th, I drive my motor home 40 miles, to my daughters softball tournament across town. Heading home I had a complete blowout on the left inside rear. Roseville firestone dealer refused to do anything about the tire. The manager on duty suggested I file a complaint with corporate regarding the blowouts and any damage to the vehicle. I contacted the firestone consumer service and was told to send my complaint details in writing. I emailed a letter on august 10, 2003. Then again on august 24, 2003 after no reply. On september 12, 2003 at 3:07 I still received no reply and called the department back. I spoke to curtis. (tracking number wt20030810_0000000110) file #574927. Curtis suggested I call corporate at 615 937-3460. At corporate I spoke to john e miller. Miller suggested that I replace all four tires on the rear at my own expense. On july 17th, to insure my familys safety, americas tire co. Replace all four firestone tires on the rear of the vehicle at my cost of $599. It is amazing that 2 out of the 3 tires that failed, were inspected by 1 independent and 1 corporate dealer, and both found the tires to be defective. I filed a claim with firestone but was only compensated about $110 for the damage to the vehicle/rear tire rims, but was not compensated for the defective tires. I still have 4 defective steeltex r4s tires stored in my garage.
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree problems
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- Tires9
- Acceleration1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class c motor homes equipped with a spare wheel . This wheel has insufficient weight carrying capacity when matched to a maximum loaded tire. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- Risk
- Premature wheel failure can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare wheel with a new higher capacity wheel.
Recall number 00V104000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving my 1988 jamboree motorhome the tread from on of my tires separatedi causing complete and sudden failure of the tire. The tire is a firestone steeltex radial, 225r75-16. It is original equipment, had approximatley 14600 miles on it. The tire was checked and balanced about 200 miles before the failure.
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle started shaking and vibrating due to left front tire tread separation from wheel. Firestone, lt, 22575r/16d. *akthe right front tire also seaparated.
Firestone, steeltex r4s, lt225/75r16ms, dot vd1lxa376, original equipment on a 1997, fleetwood, jamboree searcher with 24000 miles. While driving 55 MPH right rear tire experienced tread separation. Also, on sep 13. 2001 at 55 MPH right rear back tire experienced tread separation, and on sep 17, 2001 at 55 MPH left rear tire had tread separation at 55 MPH. Vehicle mileage was 24500. *ak consumer stated the tire tread separation caused damage to the sewage holding tank .
Manufacturers are putting on vehicles under sized tires. Manufacturer's label on vehicle recommended "e" load, and vehicle come with "d" load. Asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
The tire wall and tread separated while driving and caused a blow out. We have three of these tires on our motorhome. When we purchased the used motorhome they put new tires on. The tires are both located on the inside rear (dually tire). The outside tires are kelly safari. We did not get into an accident because the remaining kelly tire kept the vehicle on the road.
I filed a complaint several months ago telling of 5 other similar failures I have had with these tires on this vehicle. *ak (dot number: 8x1l1x1 tiresize: lt22575r16)
Firestone steelflex r4s (p225 75 r16) experienced tread separation.
Pe00020; original equipment on a 1997 fleetwood jamboree motorhome tire size lt22570r16 steeltex r4s. While driving 52 MPH on the highway, tread on the right rear outside tire separated.*ak another firestone tire experienced tread separation on 10-03-2000.
Cruise control would not release when applying the brakes or pressing the button on the steering wheel. Speed was set at 60 and continued to climb. Motorhome slowed down enough by applying the brakes. Driver was able to pull to the shoulder and shut off engine. Motorhome was towed to the dealership where the cruise control was disconnected. New parts have been order. Please provide any further information.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree, 5.0 times a typical Jamboree model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree?
Tires, with 9 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and tires.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V104000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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